What: Celebrate Asian Law Caucus 37th Anniversary. Will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Koarematsu coram nobis decision, which vacated the conviction of Fred T. Korematsu, who defied military orders that ultimately led to the internment of 110,000 Japanese Americans.

What: Celebrate International Workers' Day and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Citizen Hope + Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) + SEIU 1000 + Netroots Nation + San Francisco Young Democrats + The San Francisco Democratic Party invite you to meet California State Controller John Chiang. "The Fight for the California Budget and Working Families"

$5. cover will benefit student outreach and leadership development for the Asia Pacific American Labor Alliance to support the growth of young and emerging leaders in the labor movement.

What: The Potrero Annex and Terrace site are being revitalized as part of the City of San Francisco's HOPE SF program, a partnership between the Mayor's Office of Housing and the San Francisco Housing Authority.

Presentation at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Small group discussions: 10:30 and 1:30

Open house to review materials and ask questions of the development team 11:30 and 2:30

Where: Superior Court, 400 McAllister, right across from City Hall, San Francisco

What: Rally of San Francisco tenants, advocates and supporters. Prop. M, the anti-harassment legislation voters passed this last November is under attack. After the election certain landlords and realtors sued. In the initial hearing Superior Court Judge Paul Alvarado sided with the landlords and suspended key provisions of Prop. M. Prop M is in court for a full hearing on May 5th. Following the rally people will go and listen to the proceedings.

What: Celebrate the Year of the bicycle and the SFBC's work in moving our city forward. They will honor the folks who made Sunday Streets a reality. Keynote Speaker is John Burke, CEO of Trek Bicycles.

Solar Panels on your roof:Leah Pimentel of GRID Alternative will describe the program.

Hunters Point alternatives : Sol Bloom, Executive Director of Arc Ecology, and Arthur Feinstein of the Sierra Club will explain alternate concepts to Lennar's plans for Bayview/HuntersPoint/Candlestick open space and development. This will include in their discussion amending SB792 (Leno), the parklands transfer bill.

Pier 70 - past and future - Kimberly Alvarenga District Director for Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, will seek the Club's support for AB 1176, to enable adequate financing for Pier 70.

What: Bay Area US Military and Afghan moms, musicians, poets and artists will celebrate the publication of Susan Galleymore's new book "Long Time Passing: Mothers Speak About War and Terror". MaryTillman, Rachel Avila, Asma Eschen, Rahima Haya will speak.

What: Join the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club and SF Pride at Work for a community briefing, hear Queer Workers stories about their struggle for equality in their workplace, and find out what you can do to take action in support.

Information: robert.haaland@gmail.com

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April 29, 2009 - Wednesday

Castro Farmers Market

When: April 29, 2009 - Wednesday

4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Noe Street between Market and Beaver Street

What:Opening night of the new Castro Farmers Market which will be run weekly every Wednesday night from April 29th until October 28, 2009. Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. with City Officials and Donna Sachet.

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*Waller Street Skateboard Park in Golden Gate Park

When: April 29, 2009 - Wednesday

4 p.m.

Where: Waller Street and Stanyan in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

What: Join the Mayor's Office, District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's Office, the SF Skatebording Association and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for a skateboarding exhibition and press event announcing funding for the design of the Waller Street Skateboard Park in Golden Gate Park.

What:Supervisor Sophie Maxwell and the San Francisco Planning Department invite you to the first meeting of the Showplace Square Open Space Planning Process. The purpose of the meeting will be to develop the scope of the open space planning process, including establishing: the boundaries of the plan area, a time frame for the process, and a set of expected results.

What: Board President David Chiu will give an update on District 3 and City news and Public Defender Jeff Adachi will address the budget crisis in the Public Defender's Office and the Community Justice Center.

Where: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco

What: Heroes Tribute will be an evening to celebrate the groundbreaking work of the Breast Cancer Fund. Organic supper and cocktail reception. Heores include Mary Brune and Joan Blades; Ted Schettler Linda Morton

What: Celebrate Asian Law Caucus 37th Anniversary. Will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Koarematsu coram nobis decision, which vacated the conviction of Fred T. Korematsu, who defied military orders that ultimately led to the internment of 110,000 Japanese Americans.

What: Celebrate International Workers' Day and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Citizen Hope + Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) + SEIU 1000 + Netroots Nation + San Francisco Young Democrats + The San Francisco Democratic Party invite you to meet California State Controller John Chiang. "The Fight for the California Budget and Working Families"

$5. cover will benefit student outreach and leadership development for the Asia Pacific American Labor Alliance to support the growth of young and emerging leaders in the labor movement.

What: The Potrero Annex and Terrace site are being revitalized as part of the City of San Francisco's HOPE SF program, a partnership between the Mayor's Office of Housing and the San Francisco Housing Authority.

Presentation at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Small group discussions: 10:30 and 1:30

Open house to review materials and ask questions of the development team 11:30 and 2:30

What: Doug Grandt, trained by Al Gore, presents an updated slide show based on Academy Award-winning film "An Inconvenient Truth" to increase awareness of the climate crisis. This presentation focuses on the impact of climate change in California.

What: Jewish Labor Committee California Region, Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, Sonoma, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties and the Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club are sponsoring a Labor Passover Seder dinner and ceremony. $35. Checks are to be made out to Jewish Labor Committee.

What:Central City Democrats is hosting its 3rd Annual Meeting. Guest Speaker: San FranciscoTreasurer Jose Cisneros. As part of its Awards ceremony the 1st Steve Conley Champion Award will be awarded to Chris Jackson.

What: Join Gray Brechin for a discussion about San Francisco during the Great Depression and how the programs of the New Deal helped the City reclaim some dignity. Brechin will share his insights and make some comparisons to what the City is experiencing today. Free.

*Parents into Public Schools - San Francisco annual meeting and ten year anniversary kickoff.

When: April 25, 2009 - Saturday

9 a.m.

Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco

What: Ten years of bringing parents into public schools. Guest Speaker: Sandra Tsing Loh, author, performer and founder of "Burning Moms", a grassroots parent group organizing the California Children's Rally on June 23, 2009.

Presentation to Special Guests:

PPS-SF Founders Deena Zacharin and Sandra Halladey

BOE Commissioner and Education Advisor to Hydra Mendoza

Fromer PPS-SF Executive Director Lorraine Woodruff-Long

Cindy Rambo from the Zellerbach Family Foundation

After the meeting input session on the Student Assignment System Redesign from 1 to 2:30 p.m. - share your thoughts with Orla O'Keefe, Special Assistant to the Superintendent, who is heading the Redesign of the Student Assignment System. Free. RSVP go to ppssf.org

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April 26, 2009 - Sunday

*Sunday Streets

When: April 26, 2009 - Sunday

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Waterfront route running along the Embarcadero from AT&T Park to Aquatic Park.

What: An afternoon of children and books featuring multicultural music, puppetry, storytelling, art activities and a book give away.

Collaboration of Childhood Matters and Nuestros Ninos; Children's Book Press; KQED Eduction Network; Mayor's Office of Community Development; Mission Learning Center; San Francisco Public Library; San Francisco Recreation and Park Department; San Francisco State University's Jumpstart Program and Week of the Young Child.

Sponsored in part by Bill Graham Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund; California State Automobile Association; First 5 San Francisco and KQED Education Network.

Where: ILWU Local 34 Hall, 2nd Street and Embarcadero (Kings Street) on the North side of AT&T Park.

What: The UE Republic workers of Chicago who occupied their factory to demand their pay and compensation as a result of their factories closure will be speaking and screening a labor film of their occupation. The meeting is being hosted by ILWU Local 34, LaborFest, UPWA, Transport Workers Solidarity Committee.

As a result of protests throughout the country including San Francisco at the Bank of America, the workers won their demands. Bay area workers who are in struggle will speak at the forum. Join with ArmandoRobles, UE Local 1110 President; Melvin Maclin, UE Local 1110, VP; Mark Meinster, UE Organizer.

Donation Requested.

Information: laborfest@laborfest.net

April 28, 2009 - Tuesday

*SPUR - Transbay Transit Center Update

When: April 28, 2009 - Tuesday

12:30

Where: 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco

What: Learn about the latest from the Transbay Joint Powers Authority's Maria Ayerdi, Executive Director, and Bob Beck, Senior Program Manager and Fred Clarke from the firm designing and building the transit tower, Pelli Clarke Pelli. $5. non-members

What: Bay Area US Military and Afghan moms, musicians, poets and artists will celebrate the publication of Susan Galleymore's new book "Long Time Passing: Mothers Speak About War and Terror". MaryTillman, Rachel Avila, Asma Eschen, Rahima Haya will speak.

What: Join the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club and SF Pride at Work for a community briefing, hear Queer Workers stories about their struggle for equality in their workplace, and find out what you can do to take action in support.

Information: robert.haaland@gmail.com

Source: facebook.com

April 29, 2009 - Wednesday

*Castro Farmers Market

When: April 29, 2009 - Wednesday

4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Noe Street between Market and Beaver Street

What:Opening night of the new Castro Farmers Market which will be run weekly every Wednesday night from April 29th until October 28, 2009. Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. with City Officials and Donna Sachet.